Urg. We pretty much just decided we can't afford to go this year. We'd put down deposits on a trip with Backroads. (We did that in 2003 and it was amazing.) Anyway with the economy and our jobs and mortgage and etc. (oh and the new motorcycle ) we have almost decided to back out.

almost.

Urg.

Thanks for spreading the news, though. It will be interesting and fun regardless of whether we're there. It always is. (I swear I should just take the month of July off.)